3. Macy's 4th of July Fireworks

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The Buzz -- New York celebrates the nation's birthday in true style with a fireworks display for the ages. The world's biggest pyrotechnic show lasts around an hour and features 120,000 fireworks collected from across the globe. Although the spectacle can be seen from many sites with unobstructed views of the airspace above the Hudson River, preferred access points are detailed on the website. In 2009, a signature soundtrack and music will be debuted to mark the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage on the eponymous river.